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Q1. Indian Railways sets to meet all its energy needs of over 33 billion units by which year?
A. 2022
B. 2024
C. 2028
D. 2030
Answer: 2030
Explanation:
India Railway sets to meet the Energy needs of over 33 billion units by the year 2030
Union Railway minister recently sad the present and requirement are approx 21 billion units.
Indian Railways has also planned to utilize its vacant land by installing the Solar plants of 20 Gigawatt capacity by the year 2030.
About India Railway:
Present Railway Minister- Piyush Goyal (Total number of zones- 18)
Q2. Who will inaugurate today the administrative building of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University through Video Conference?
A. Nitin Gadkari
B. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
C. Narendra Modi
D. Rajnath Singh
Answer: Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University is located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
About Uttar Pradesh:
Chief Minister- Yogi Adityanath
Present Governor- Anandiben Patel
Total number of districts- 75
Q3. Who launched recently "Chunauti" Next Generation Start-up Challenge Contest to boost startups and Software products?
A. Nirmala Sitaraman
B. Smriti Irani
C. Ravi Shankar Prasad
D. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
Answer: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Explanation:
On 28th August, Union IT Minister launched the "Chunauti" Programme to boost the Startup and Software product in Tier ii towns of the Country.
Under this Contest Program Ministry of Electronics and IT will invite Startups in the area like Edu Tech, Agri Tech, FinTech Solutions, Medical Health Care and Jobs and skill sectors.
Q4. When will Union defense minister officially induct Rafale Aircraft in Indian Air Force (IAF)?
A. 1 September
B. 5 September
C. 10 September
D. 15 September
Answer: 10 September
Explanation:
On 10 September, Defence Minister will officially Induct the five Rafale Aircraft into Service at Ambala Airbase.
Rafale Aircraft Manufacturers- Dassault Aviation
Q5. Which Pharma Company of Bangladesh cooperated with the Serum Institute of India(SII) for the supply of the COVID vaccine in Bangladesh?
A. APC Pharma
B. Beximco Pharma
C. Delta Pharma
D. Radiant Pharma
Answer: Beximco Pharma
Explanation:
Beximco Pharma Bangaladesh generic medicine producer recently announced to co-operate with the Serum Institute of India (SII) for the Supply of Vaccine in Bangladesh.
About Serum Institute of India (SII): Company Type- Private
Founder- Cyrus S. Poonawalla
Headquarters- Pune, Maharashtra
President- Adar Poonawalla
About Beximco Pharma: Managing Director- Nazmul Hassan Papon
Headquarters- Dhaka, Bangaladesh
Q6. The State Assembly of which state recently passed a resolution to bring State under Sixth Schedule?
A. Bihar
B. Odisha
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Tamilnadu
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
On 27th August, Arunachal State Assembly passed a resolution for the complete state to be included in the sixth schedule.
Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Prema Khandu said the sixth schedule of the constitution provides the safeguard of tribal People's rights in the Northeast.
Q7. What is the last date for the nomination of Padma awards 2021?
A. 5 September
B. 15 September
C. 30 September
D. 31 october
Answer: 15 September
Explanation:
Every year Padma awards are announced on 26th January, Republic Day.
Padma awards were initiated in the year 1954 which is one of the highest civilian honour in India.
There are three categories in Padma awards Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
Q8. On 28th August Which Yojana Yojana has Competed it's Six Years?
A. Atal Pension Yojana
B. Swachh Bharat mission
C. Pradhanmantri Jandhan Yojana
D. Pradhanmantri Ujjwala Yojana
Answer: Pradhanmantri Jandhan Yojana
Q9. Prime minister of which country recently resigned due to health issues?
A. Russia
B. Nepal
C. Japan
D. Bangladesh
Answer: Japan
Explanation:
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his resignation from his post due to Illness.
Shinzo Abe is the longest-serving prime minister of Japan.
About Japan:
Capital- Tokyo
Currency- Yen
Q10. Who became the first bowler to take 500 wickets in T20 International cricket format?
A. Rashid Khan
B. Dwayne Bravo
C. Adam Zampa
D. Michelle Santana
Answer: Dwayne Bravo
Explanation:
West Indies bowler Dwayne Bravo became the first to scalp 500 wickets in T20 Internationals.
Q11. Which State has recently launched its first Marine ambulance ''Pratheeksha"?
A. Kerala
B. Goa
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
Answer: Kerala
Explanation:
On August 26th, Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the state first Marine ambulance 'Pratheeksha" built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Q12. Mansar Lake seen recently in news it is located in?
A. Maharashtra
B. Jammu
C. Manipur
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Jammu
Q13. On which date The Bureau of Police Research and Development is celebrating its Golden Jubilee Anniversary on?
A. 28th August 2020
B. 1 September
C. 5 September
D. 15 September
Answer: 28th August 2020
Explanation:
The Bureau of police research and development celebrated its golden jubilee anniversary on 28 August 2020.
Q14. 'Iraada Campaign' seen recently in news, launched in which State/UTs to cover beneficiaries left out under Social Welfare Schemes?
A. Delhi
B. Chandigarh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Ladakh
Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
On 27th August Doda District deputy commissioner of Jammu Kashmir launched 'Iraada Campaign'.
Main Aim to 100% Coverage of Social Welfare Schemes for elegible People who did not get benefits of Schemes.
About Jammu and Kashmir Union territory Formed On- 31 October 2019
Capital- Srinagar (May–October) and Jammu (Nov-April)
Total Number of Districts- 20
Present Lieutenant Governor- Manoj Sinha
Q15. Who addressed the virtual meet of Asian India business council meet?
A. Nirmala sitharaman
B. Ravi Shankar Prasad
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Answer: Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
On 27th August, Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal addressed the India ASEAN business council meeting.
Q16. 'Textile Grand Challenge 2019' seen recently in news, launched by Which ministry?
A. Niti Aayog
B. Ministry of Textile
C. Ministry of Environment
D. Ministry of Commerce
Answer: Ministry of Textile
Explanation:
Textile Grand challenge 2019 Launched by Ministry of Textile to develop new ideas and Technology and to set up new startups for the manufacturing of biodegradable and non-polluting plastic bags.
Current Textile Minister- Smriti Irani
Headquarters-New Delhi
Q17. National Sport's Day Observed on Which date?
A. 25 August
B. 29 August
C. 4 September
D. 16 September
Answer: 29 August
Explanation:
National sports day observed every year on 29th August.
29th August indicates the birthday of legend Hockey player Major Dhyan Chand who won gold medals for India in the Olympics 1928, 1932, and 1936.
Q18. Union electricity Minister R K Singh administered oath whom as chairman of joint electricity regulatory Commission for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region?
A. Ramesh Kumar Verma
B. Vinay Kumar Sharma
C. Raj Kumar Pandey
D.Lokesh Dutt Jha
Answer: Lokesh Dutt Jha
Q19. Lok Sabha MP H Vasantha Kumar passed away at age of 70. He was representing the constituency?
A. Nilgiris
B. Madurai
C. Kanyakumari
D. Vellore
Answer: Kanyakumari
Explanation:
On 28th August, Lok Sabha member h Vasantha Kumar passed away.
He was representing the Constituency Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu.
Q20. Who is the current Chief Minister of Manipur?
A. Viplav Kumar Dev
B. N. Biren Singh
C. Conrad Sangma
D. Neiphui Reo
Answer: N. Biren Singh
Q21. Where is the Headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross?
A. Rome
B. Geneva
C. Paris
D. Viena
Answer: Geneva
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Q22. Where is the Headquarters of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)?
A. Paris
B. London
C. Brussels
D. Jakarta
Answer: Paris
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